My name is Wanda Lawson, Office Manager at Chestnut Grove ALF.

I would like to take this opportunity to ask that you consider providing an increase in the Auxiliary Grant for assisted living facilities.

I have been employed 40 years at the ALF and I have not seen a sufficient rate increase to support daily cost of care for our residents.

We want to continue to be able to provide a loving home for our residents. This is a much needed service and they, the residents, deserve this. The assisted living facility may not survive. PLEASE, we ask for your help.